( July 28, 2026, 09:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Internet platforms in Shanghai, China’s financial hub, have removed more than 1.74 million illegal or harmful AI-generated posts and penalized over 4,200 accounts since late June under the second phase of a nationwide AI cleanup campaign, according to the local internet regulator. The operation targets seven categories of violations, including AI-generated misinformation, violent and obscene content, impersonation, online astroturfing, harm to minors and illegal AI products and services. Authorities have directed platforms including RedNote, Bilibili and Alibaba's Qwen to strengthen protection for minors during the summer holiday. Major platforms have also published notices detailing their enforcement actions, inviting public oversight. Statement is attached (in Chinese). ...
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